How to pronounce rapists
Say it like RAY-pists. Rapists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- pists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rapists
American and British speakers say rapists in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪpɪsts/ in the US and /ˈreɪpɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-pists.
What does rapists mean?
- plural of rapist
Questions about saying rapists
How do you pronounce rapists?
Say RAY-pists. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪpɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈreɪpɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapists?
Rapists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · pists.
Do Americans and Brits say rapists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪpɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈreɪpɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.